Ode to a Seafaring People
Synopsis
Ode to a Seafaring People, directed by Joella Cabalu and featuring spoken word artist Sol Diana poetically reveals the often hidden world of Filipino seafarers and in so doing, celebrates the resiliency of the Filipino community.
Short Film. 2021.
key creatives
director Joella Cabalu
performer Sol Diana
producer Jessica Hallenbeck, Dave Rodden-Shortt
cinematographer Jessica Hallenbeck, Dave Rodden-Shortt
editor Jessica Hallenbeck, Dave Rodden-Shortt
sound design Humberto Corte
Broadcaster
FESTIVALS and awards
2021
Seattle Asian American Fim Festival
Disorient Asian American Film Festival
SEAxSEA Film Festival
Home is Distant Shore
Available Light Film Festival
Press
The Commentary The filmmaker Joella Cabalu discusses her new short film, Ode to a Seafaring People
Philippine Canadian News Magdaragat: People of the sea and the movie ‘Ode to a Seafaring People’
Inquirer Fil-Canadian director’s film pays homage to Filipino seafarers